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The Cao Cao of Chenliu was suddenly seized by an abrupt jolt in his heart; originally discussing the affairs for the upcoming year with Xun Yu and others, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel somewhat dazed.

"Lord?" Xun Yu asked in a soft voice.

"For some reason, I feel rather uneasy," Cao Cao said, frowning at Xun Yu.

Just then, an urgent report came from outside the door, "An emergency report from Mount Tai!"

Cao Cao suddenly stood up, his body involuntarily swaying, [Please, don't let it be about Zhicai!]

"Read it!" Seeing the expression on Cao Cao's face and remembering that Zhicai had coughed up blood before, Xun Yu's complexion turned pale. He was feeling a sense of foreboding, yet he maintained the demeanor required of him and spoke to the messenger.

"Governor Chen reports that Strategist Xi has vomited blood and fallen into a coma again," the messenger read, and at this news, Cao Cao's small stature shook, "Zhicai..."